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The Oakes Care Centre

Willwood Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD3 4YA
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The Oakes Care Centre, Huddersfield

Conveniently placed in a residential area on the outskirts of Huddersfield, The Oakes care home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people.

The friendly and comfortable home is a place for residents to relax, unwind and socialise with friends and family. This home offers lovely en-suite bedrooms, hair salon, cinema and wellbeing programme which helps residents to maintain their hobbies, learn new hobbies and to have opportunities...  

Care Provided by The Oakes Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,171From £1,288
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,219From £1,340

Contact The Oakes Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Louise Foster (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)

The Oakes Care Centre Reviews (98)

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8.8

The Oakes Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.811) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Oakes Care Centre has 98 reviews.

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Review from Lynda F (Niece of Resident) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our 97-year-old aunt went into The Oakes in June 2019. We thought we’d chosen wisely, we thought it was somewhere she would be well looked after and be safe. Sadly, the reality was far from it.
They say that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and whilst some of the staff are very good and very caring, there are far too many weak links.
Our aunt was in the home for only 6 months prior to her death. Physically she was frail, while mentally she was totally on the ball and that, along with the fact that we, her family, visited on an almost daily basis was The Oakes’ downfall. She was able to tell us when things were going wrong and we witnessed many things ourselves, first hand.

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Review from Sue O (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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After two years of living in residential care, Mum moved into dementia care at The Oakes at the end of September 2019. Despite the initial confusion and distress caused by the move, she settled relatively quickly, due largely to the quality of care and support she received from the staff. Apart from vascular dementia which significantly affects her short term memory, Mum suffers from severe osteoporosis and osteoarthritis which means that her mobility is compromised and she suffers a lot of pain when moving or just sitting. Staff are patient and genuinely caring, making every effort to maintain her comfort and dignity. Mum's deafness also impacts on her ability to socialise with other residents but staff ensure she has some quality one-to-one sessions. The family are confident that she is in a caring environment which suits her changed needs.

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Review from Angela R (Niece of Resident) published on 27 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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I attended a cheese and wine event recently which I thoroughly enjoyed. There had been some thought into this event which both residents and staff alike appeared to enjoy and participated in (where they could).
I think perhaps that these type of events could be better promoted though. I only knew about the event due to another visitor mentioning it. It was actually included on the notice board but this passed me by. Perhaps a monthly newsletter (maybe via e-mail) could include this type of thing or a leaflet left in residents rooms to hand to their visitors could be an idea too. I'd hate to think that future events weren't attended due to people being unaware they were planned.

On a positive, all who took part said they'd love another type of event and appreciated the effort of those involved in arranging it.

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Review from Gail B (Niece of Resident) published on 25 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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I went to a cheese and wine night and had an excellent evening. The staff on duty were very friendly and put on a great night for both residents and visitors.

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Review from A B (Wife of Resident) published on 29 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband had 7 weeks care at Oakes. He has dementia, initially admitted for respite care. A very good room with own bathroom etc. He was mobile then so took part in a variety of activities and we took him out for walks. He enjoyed the food, particularly puddings. In his time there he was settled, enjoyed the activities and we were happy he was there. All staff were friendly and helpful with us, management and office staff very helpful, thorough and efficient.

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Review from Bill S (Nephew of Resident) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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My Auntie, now 97, had lived alone for many years after caring for her husband through stroke and ultimately cancer. He had been a Captain of a tanker for BP and they had been all over the world together. Following his death she continued to travel with her sister until her death. Since then, although highly intelligent and always a pleasure to talk to with her radical and enlightened view of the world, she has expressed the wish to die as she saw no future. Having accepted that she needed help, my nieces and daughter in law found The Oakes, far better than all the other places they had seen.
Auntie has made friends, something she never wanted to, and when I went to see her a couple of days ago she never once mentioned wanting to die! I was also invited to have lunch with her, which was quite unexpected, and we had a lovely conversation. She is now looking forward to things.

Well done, the staff at The Oakes!

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Review from Anne B (Wife of Resident) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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It was very hard for me to put my husband in a home but it had to be, but I felt very happy about The Oakes. Lovely place, lovely food, very clean and lovely staff.

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Review from L B (Friend of Resident) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care provider and facilities. I especially enjoyed our trip to the "beach" with the resident.

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Review from Amy D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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The facilities are great, it feels more like a nice hotel than a care home. I am particularly impressed with the 'beach' that is downstairs, it's amazing and it's done my mum the world of good going there.
The food is all home cooked, plenty of variety. If I or any of mums friends and family want to stay for lunch they can, which is massive bonus. It really nice to spend time with mum and the other residents at mealtimes.
The activities coordinator is fantastic, she really has that personal touch and a lovely caring manner. The staff in the office are brilliant and very organised, they go out of their way to help with any admin issues. I ring the office to speak to mum and they happily run around the building looking for her for me.

The nursing staff have been excellent from day one, the level of care mum gets is second to none. They are so patient and understanding with mum and her complex needs. Mums health has improved so much since being cared for by the staff at the Oakes.

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Review from Sophie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Oakes Care Centre is a wonderful facility. The staff are very caring and treat the residents very well. My mum has come on leaps and bounds since becoming a resident. They provide lots of stimulation and activities and encourage socialising. The facilities provided are really nice and the food is of a high standard. Overall a lovely place with kind, friendly and helpful staff.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother settled into her new environment 6 weeks ago and immediately was less stressed, anxious and much happier.

She enjoys being with ladies in a similar position as herself. They meet regularly and laugh and enjoy each other's company. The staff are very caring, observant and nothing is too much trouble. They all go the extra mile to support my mum and myself.

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Review from K E (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 4 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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Recently visited my great aunt who is a resident of the home and utterly blown away how wonderful Oakes is. My aunt is fully settled into her new home and is comfortable and happy. The staff are wonderful and treat her with such respect she has nothing but praise for them. The manager introduced herself and took the time to talk to me and reassure me of any concerns I had and showed me around the home and it’s just lovely .

The environment was clean and welcoming and I’m sure in summer the gardens are a delight for the residents.

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Review from Kerry J (Friend of Resident) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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When I accompanied my friend visiting her aunt before Christmas, I was pleasantly surprised at how lovely the home was.
Her aunt seemed to be very well looked after by very kind and friendly staff and her room was immaculate.
Everyone said hello and even the manager made an effort to come over for a chat.
My friend's aunt seemed very settled and content and even said the food was "delicious".

It was definitely somewhere I would recommend to anyone looking for a residential care home.

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Review from Michelle R (Niece of Resident) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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I visited The Oakes Care Centre regularly to visit my aunt suffering health issues, I would like to thank all the staff for being friendly, caring and very attentive to her needs. They were always welcoming and helpful when I visited. The centre is beautiful and her room was always clean, tidy and well maintained. All the staff showed kindness and empathy at all times and the manager was always visible and keen to listen to anything we had to say.

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Review from Helen M (Friend of Resident) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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I have recently visited my friend who has moved into the home quite recently.
The home smelt lovely on entering and the cleanliness was like walking into a hotel.
We were greeted by the new manager who was very friendly and approachable, she showed us around the home and was very knowledgeable regarding the care my friend required. Another member of staff showed us my friend's bedroom which again, was like walking into a hotel! I wouldn’t have thought I was in a care home!
The dining room was set out like a restaurant a had a lovely atmosphere. The lounge area felt comfortable and cosy.
The toilets were clean and regularly checked whilst we were visiting.

My friend was amazed at the village shop and loved the idea that she could buy something from here. She also loved the grand piano just off from the main entrance!

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Review from Roz A (Friend of Resident) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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Very nice place. Clean and friendly, residents seem well cared for and have activities to do. Would recommend.

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Review from Anj L (Respite Resident) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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We have been overjoyed with the care given to our great aunt who has dementia, the thoughtfulness and professionalism has been second to none.

We were particularly pleased with the bright airiness and cleanliness. We would highly recommend to friends and family. Thank you.

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Review from Scott M (Nephew of Resident) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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Visited a relative on respite and was genuinely impressed with the care provided here. An organised and well-led team that really does seem to treat residents with kindness and compassion. The staff were brilliant and manager answered all questions I had clearly, plus got back to me on a couple of questions quickly. Great care.

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Review from John W (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The overall care is excellent. Good staff, kind and disrespectful. Activities improving due to recent staff changes. Dining experience improved by tablecloths and flowers - food a little lacklustre but nutritionally sound.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at The Oakes Care Centre

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve the service as required. Thank you for your overall positive feedback. We welcome feedback about our menu and encourage you to meet with the Home Manager to discuss any changes or requirements to improve the standard currently offered.

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Review from Ann J (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I wish to thank the lovely people of The Oakes Care Centre for the care, compassion and empathy they showed my mother. She was treated as a special person. In the last weeks, they nursed her and allowed her to stay in the place she knew and gave her the dignity she deserved in her last days.

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  • 06 Jan 2026

    Residents at HC-One’s The Oakes Care Home in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, have enjoyed a series of heart-warming trips to Blackpool over the past few weeks, sparking joyful memories of holidays...

  • 25 Nov 2025

    HC-One’s The Oakes Care Home in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, is thrilled to announce its annual Christmas Fair, which will take place on Saturday 13th December from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The...

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Meet the Team (3)

Amy Brown
Amy BrownJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2025

Amy has over 20 years' experience in care, including 9 as a Registered Manager. She brings a deep commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred support, and is motivated by creating warm, supportive environments where both residents and staff can thrive. She looks forward to bringing her experience, leadership and enthusiasm to The Oakes.

Britney Holmes
Britney HolmesJob Title:Deputy Home ManagerJoined: 2025

Britney has over 7 years' experience in the care sector, spanning a variety of settings including complex care, elderly care, residential and dementia care. She is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and committed to ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, compassion and respect. She takes pride in supporting residents, relatives and staff alike to create a warm, welcoming environment.

Paul McQuilliam
Paul McQuilliamJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2025

Paul has been catering for 35 years. He started out as a kitchen porter in St Ives in Cornwall and worked his way up through the ranks. In 2007, he moved to Halifax and began working in care homes, where he has been ever since. Outside work, he loves music and going to concerts.

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